2. Gnarls Barkley - St. Elsewhere, May 9The much anticipated union of Cee-Lo and Danger Mouse is a little slice of hip-hop soul heaven. "Crazy" is already a huge hit in the UK and it made the rounds on many a music blog when it leaked a few months ago. After hearing the whole album, I can definitely say that St. Elsewhere will be getting some major play from me. "Go Go Gadget Gospel" makes me think of Andre 3000 playing choir director in a big gospel church where everyone is on speed.Gnarls has a sample of "Crazy" available for downloading on their site.Gnarls Barkley - Crazy

3. The Walkmen - A Hundred Miles Off, May 23Mariachi horns on a Walkmen song?! I wasn't expecting that. I'm not in love with this song, perhaps it will grow on me.The Walkmen - Louisiana

4. Zero 7 - The Garden, June 6Expect more laid-back pop and languid melodies from Sam Hardaker and Henry Binns, who have been dubbed the "British Air." Sia (of "Breathe Me" fame) returns on vocals along with new guest vocalist Jose Gonzalez (btw, check out his CD, Veneer).Zero 7 - Futures (featuring Jose Gonzalez)Zero 7 - Throw It All Away

6. Amy Millan - Honey from the Tombs, August 29Amy Millan of Stars is set to release her solo debut on Arts & Crafts. "Skinny Boy" is reminiscent of Maria Taylor.Amy Millan - Skinny BoyHer myspace has another track.

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Pearl Jam live @ Easy Street: Secret Show performed last year for the Coalition of Independent Music Stores' tenth anniversary. John Doe was there so the band did a cover of X's "The New World." I was there. I thought I was going to cry.

The Black Keys' "Chulahoma" is a six-song e.p. that covers the one and only Junior Kimborough. It's the band's best sounding recording to date: raw yet tenderly overdubbed. Fantastic.